Morey Challenge paddling event set for Sunday at Kalama Park

September 10, 2013

A Morey Challenge Legacy Series paddling event is scheduled for Sunday at Kalama Park in Kihei.

A three-mile open race for individual paddlers and three-person teams in which any nonmotorized craft can be used is to begin at 10 a.m. The Ohana Challenge relay will start at 2 p.m., and comprises three legs - paddleboard, bodyboard and surfboard or stand-up paddleboard. A canoe relay will start at 4:15 p.m.

Prizes will be available along the course on the water, and an awards ceremony is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Diamonds Ice Bar and Grill.

The entry fee is $25 per event until Wednesday, and then will go up to $35. Participants will also receive a shirt. Entry can be completed at 808forlife.com, or at the park starting at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.